Mazda Mazda3 vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length177.4 in – 180.9 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,048 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in shorter (179.2 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 126 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 126 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 3,083 lb)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.8 in shorter (179.2 in vs 181.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.2 in | 181.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 70.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,957 lb | 3,083 lb | 126 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.4 in – 180.9 in).
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